Parliament now has three years to update parental leave laws. South Africa (06 October 2025) – When Polokwane couple Ika and Werner van Wyk welcomed their little boy James…
Thabani Mndebela isn’t just a pro MMA fighter and a doctor. He’s also a loving dad who ran 30km dragging a tyre and carrying weights to show the world what…
When Baby Dan first flew, it was chocolates and notes that set the tone. On his second flight, it was strangers who carried the kindness forward. Johannesburg, South Africa…
A tiny traveller and his proud mom proved that a small gesture can transform an entire journey. Upington, South Africa (15 August 2025) – Some stories remind us that…
A mother’s determination has ignited a funding campaign to rebuild a special needs school that has become a lifeline for her son and many other neurodiverse children. Johannesburg, South…
Here’s a little something special for the ones who endure constantly interrupted sleep, early mornings, nagging and tantrums, yet are also the givers of the warmest hugs and could never…
More dads are stepping up to be truly present in their children’s lives, and we love to see it! A new South African film, Playing Dad, beautifully captures this shift,…
World Foster Day presents the opportunity to honour the unsung heroes among us: the foster parents, social workers, and communities who open their hearts and homes to give young lives…
Apparently, Cape Town moms are soft-spoken and wake up early to gracefully prepare homemade sourdough for their beloved families, whereas stressed-out Joburg moms need a coffee just to function. The…
A voice that captures the heart of South Africa: Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp joins the Good Things conversation. Johannesburg, South Africa (30 April 2025) – Every so often, you meet someone…
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“Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed.” - Bob Riley
